Our Review 2008 Scion xB
Introduction
The 2008 xB is manufactured in JAPAN for Scion. It is Scion's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $15,650 USD in 2008.
xB Dimensions
In 2008 the xB has an overall length of 167.30 inches and a width of 69.30 inches. It sits a total of 64.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the xB a turning radius of 34.80 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 102.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The xB comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3086 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the xB gets 22 miles/gallon city and 28 miles/gallon highway off a 14.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the xB are also available.
Pricing
The xB retails for $15,650 USD with a invoice price of $14,867 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $580 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists .
Exterior color choices include Black Sand Pearl, Blackberry Crush Metallic, Classic Silver Metallic, Hypnotic Teal Mica, Nautical Blue Metallic, Super White with interior choices of Dark Charcoal Cloth Interior. The xB seats 5 people with 40.70 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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